September 23, 2026 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 3762

Toughie No 3762 by Dada

Hints and Tips by crypticsue

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BD Rating – Toughie Difficulty *Enjoyment ***

The SE corner of this Dada crossword turned it from being one of his Sunday puzzles to a 1* Toughie

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DT 31352

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31352
Hints and Tips by Deansleigh

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***  Enjoyment ****

Good morning everyone, and welcome to the midweek back-pager blog.  Today’s puzzle was one of the hardest Wednesday puzzles that I can remember.  I had a very sparse-looking grid after my first pass at the across clues, but fortunately the down clues came a bit more easily.  There are some very smooth surfaces and a couple of well-disguised lurkers.  It’s almost impossible to pick a favourite from so many fine clues, but the one that I enjoyed most was the plucky naturist in 17a.  Many thanks to our setter.

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Sunday Toughie 242 (full review)

Sunday Toughie No 242 by Silvanus
Full Review by Gazza

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This puzzle was published on 13/09/26

A very enjoyable puzzle from Silvanus this week.
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ST 3386 (Full Review)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3386

A full review by Rahmat Ali

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This puzzle was published on 13th September 2026

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Greetings from Kolkata. A truly gentle puzzle from Dada this Sunday that I enjoyed solving and thereafter writing a full review of his puzzle for your kind perusal and valuable feedback. Continue reading “ST 3386 (Full Review)”